3rd Assistant Engineer

Job Description

Who we are

We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices.  We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.

What we want

We are looking for a Third Assistant Engineer (3AE) Mariner. The ideal candidate will operate and maintain ships propulsion machinery and related systems; perform maintenance and repair support to the engine department and perform other duties as required by Chief Engineer/First Engineer; participate in shipboard practical oversight of cadets.

What you need to know

Salary: $8,666.67 monthly.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must hold a Current USCG License as Third Assistant Engineer of Steam or Motor Vessels of Unlimited Horsepower, STCW Certifications, STCW Medical Card, TWIC, and United States Passport.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must Be Proficient in All Underway Engineering Watch-Standing duties.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with and mentor college-age cadets.
• Valid United States Driver’s License.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Third Assistant Engineer:

• Performs the duties of a Third Assistant Engineer as directed by the Chief Engineer or his/her Designated Representative.
• Operates and maintains all equipment and systems onboard the vessel by direction of the Chief Engineer or his/her Designee.
• Performs as part of the Engineering Resource Management Team.

Watch Standing:

• Stands Engineering Watches Underway and Shore-Side.

Instruction and Other:

• Participates in the education and instruction of Engineer Cadets by direction. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Factors:

• Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties: Diesel Engines, Electric Generators, Fuel Oil Purifier, Distribution Utilization Monitoring and Control, Bow Thruster and Other Propulsion Motors, Chillers, Refrigeration Units, Air Handlers, Compressors, Distillers, Fan Coils, MSD Units and Associated Lift Stations, Drill Presses, Lathes, Galley and Laundry Equipment, Deck Machinery, Communication Equipment and Other Auxiliary Equipment as defined: 35 hours.

• Physical Requirements: Must pass a USCG physical form 719K in order to maintain licensure. Ability to repeatedly ascend / descend steeply inclined stairs and vertical ladders – day and night and in inclement conditions. Ability to crawl above, below, and around obstructions and interferences in order to access equipment and systems for operation and maintenance

• Other Requirements and Factors: Ability to read and understand information displayed on various types of pressure gauges, flow meters, and other engineering equipment. Must pass USCG/DOT drug test prior to employment and participate in the University's random drug testing plan for drugs and Alcohol required by TAMU System and University Rule (34.02.99 M1, 8.6.1). Must be able to sail during all designated underway periods, including training crises aboard the training ship and present for shipyard periods or other periods ship is away from Galveston

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